Arch Intern Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Osteoporosis telephonic intervention to improve medication regimen adherence: a large, pragmatic, randomized controlled trial.
Multiple studies demonstrate poor adherence to medication regimens prescribed for chronic illnesses, including osteoporosis, but few interventions have been proven to enhance adherence. We examined the effectiveness of a telephone-based counseling program rooted in motivational interviewing to improve adherence to a medication regimen for osteoporosis. ⋯ In this randomized controlled trial, we did not find a statistically significant improvement in adherence to an osteoporosis medication regimen using a telephonic motivational interviewing intervention.